Melanie Pinola

Before you head out for a bike ride across town or around the park, make sure it's safe and functioning properly with this pre-ride checklist.

The infographic comes from the collaborative community GOOD. It highlights the ten parts of your bicycle you should check and maintain, along with safety and comfort tips. For example, check the handlebars for angle and height and make sure they're secure.

Here's the graphic in full, which you can save or print for your future reference: